Day 1 - Monday, September 28: Hyannis (D)
Today we will travel to Logan airport in Boston before heading down to beautiful Cape Cod with its strong arm jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean. We will be met by our tour guide and motorcoach who will be with us throughout our Cape Escape. Upon arrival at our oceanfront resort, we will check into the resort for the next 4 nights so relax and unpack. This evening a delicious dinner is included.
Day 2 - Tuesday, September 29: Martha's Vineyard (B, D)
If you're interested in a great getaway where Father Time takes a back seat to Mother Nature….then Martha's Vineyard is where you want to be! Martha's Vineyard is a delightful island in Nantucket Sound and it is best known for its wealthy personalities who reside on the island during the summer months. Our high-speed ferry departs from Hyannis. Once on the island, we will explore Oak Bluffs with its gingerbread homes laid out as the tents once were in this historic campground. We will wander the gentle streets of Edgartown, an old whaling port lined with sea captains' homes, while we have lunch. When we return to Hyannis this evening, we have an included dinner.
Day 3 - Wednesday, September 30: Whale Watch (B, D)
This morning after breakfast we will journey to the end of Cape Cod where we will enjoy a tour of Provincetown, which is without a doubt the most eclectic of all Cape Cod towns. Over the past century many artists have made Provincetown their home creating a very open community where many painters, writers, playwrights still live today. This is evident in the many art galleries that line Commercial Street as well as the theater productions that are put on each summer. Then it's all aboard a Whale Watch Cruise to enjoy the sunshine and ocean breezes on luxurious and comfortable vessels searching for the exciting and entertaining marine mammals just a splash away! As we sail toward the whale feeding grounds, the on-board naturalists will provide an informative and entertaining commentary on the Cape's unique eco-system and the creatures that dwell here. Later today, we will visit the Cape Cod National Seashore, where we can stand on the cliffs and view the spectacular scenery. We will visit the Visitor's Center, where we will learn about the formation of the Cape and other interesting facts. We will return to the hotel later this afternoon following dinner.
Day 4 - Thursday, October 1: Nantucket (B, Lobster Dinner)
We will take a 1-hour high speed ferry to Nantucket from Hyannis and enjoy a memorable tour of this beautiful island. We will have time to stroll along the cobblestone streets and visit some of the many quaint shops that line them. If you love small shops with fine merchandise, it is here that you'll find paradise in Nantucket Town. Just as the island's old-time sea captains traveled the world and brought home exotic wares of distant ports, toady's shopkeepers import the best from all over without neglecting the quality items produced right here on the island. We will view Brant Point Light, the second-oldest lighthouse in the United States. Free time for shopping will be enjoyed on the island before boarding the ferry for the return voyage to the mainland. Tonight, we will have a traditional New England Lobster dinner with all the trimmings as we celebrate our last night on the Cape.
Day 5 - Friday, October 2: Home (B)
Today, we will return to the airport in Boston. Depending on our final flight schedule, we may have time to see a bit of Boston along the way. As we make our way home, we will have a chance to share memories of our Cape Cod Escape.